Instructions

  1. Heat 1 3/4 cups water and 3/4 cup sugar to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add rhubarb.
  3. Simmer uncovered until rhubarb is tender, about 10 minutes.
  4. Mix 1/4 cup water and the cornstarch; stir into rhubarb.
  5. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  6. Boil and stir 1 minute.
  7. Stir in vanilla extract.
  8. Pour into serving bowl or dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate.
  9. Beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in chilled bowl until stiff.
  10. Pipe through decorators' tube or spoon onto pudding.